1955 general election · South West
Yeovil: 1955 general election result
The Conservatives won Yeovil at the 1955 general election with a majority of 4,266. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 4,2668.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 85.1%49,941 valid votes
- Electorate
- 58,714
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 24,059 | 48.2% | |
| Labour | 19,793 | 39.6% | |
| Liberal | 6,089 | 12.2% | |
| Valid votes | 49,941 | ||
| Majority | 4,266 | 8.5% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Yeovil at the 1955 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 24,059 votes (48.2%).
What was the majority in Yeovil in 1955?
4,266 votes (8.5% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Yeovil in 1955?
85.1% of the 58,714 registered electors cast a valid vote (49,941 votes).
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